Zacks Investment Research·Jun 24, 2026
POSCO Completes Korea's Largest EAF to Advance Green SteelPKX completed South Korea's largest electric arc furnace, a key step in its low-carbon steel strategy and 2050 carbon-neutrality goal.
POSCO Holdings Inc.(PKX)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
PKX•NYSE
$51.25
153.5× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutPOSCO Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells steel rolled products and plates in South Korea and internationally. It operates through four segments: Steel, Construction, Trading, and Others. The company offers hot and cold rolled steel, steel plates, wire rods, galvanized sheets, electrical steel, stainless steel, and titanium. It also engages in the design, manufacture, and construction of steel mills and their facilities, and commercial and residential facilities; export and import of raw materials, as well as provision of supply and purchase transactions between domestic and foreign companies, and various steel products; power generation activities; and provision of network, system integration, and logistics services. In addition, the company is involved in the engineering and construction; research and consulting; architectural design and supervision; investment in venture, energy, and technology industries; electronic commerce; intellectual property services and consulting; transporting and warehousing; real estate development, rental, sale, and management; and education and real estate business. Further, it engages in the resource development; mine development; business facility maintenance; fuel cell; iron ore and coal sales; anode reproduction; and cargo handling business, as well as operates housing business agency. Additionally, the company is involved in the IT service and DVR; electric control engineering; forest resources development; refractory materials sales and furnace maintenance; quicklime manufacturing and sales; wastewater treatment operation and maintenance; rice processing; grain sales; and social enterprise businesses. POSCO Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Pohang, South Korea.Show more
- Revenue$68986.94B-5.1%
- EBITDA$6025.57B-7.1%
- Net Income$690.69B-36.9%
- EPS (Diluted)507.88-83.4%
- Gross Margin7.45%+0.5%
- EBITDA Margin8.73%-2.2%
- Operating Margin2.71%-21.5%
- Net Margin1%-33.5%
- ROE1.12%-38.3%
PKX Price & Volume
POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Steel Headwinds Challenge Strategic Portfolio Pivot
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Cyclical Steel Spread Compression
Key Thesis Takeaways
- POSCO Holdings is currently navigating a complex transition from a traditional steel-centric model toward high-growth battery materials, yet this pivot remains constrained by persistent cyclical volatility in its core industrial segments.
- While the company maintains a disciplined debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, the aggressive capital expenditure program, which consumed 6.2% of revenue in 2026Q1, continues to pressure free cash flow.
- Investors should monitor whether the firm can achieve sustainable margin expansion above its recent 4.5% operating margin level before the capital-intensive battery material strategy yields meaningful bottom-line contributions.
Verdict Logic
the company's transition strategy is currently overshadowed by erratic earnings quality and a negative free cash flow of $1.4T, which warrants further investigation into the timing of future profitability.
PKX Growth Metrics
POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years1.72%
5 Years3.6%
3 Years-6.63%
TTM-3.67%
Profit CAGR
10 Years14.35%
5 Years-15.49%
3 Years-39.66%
TTM-0.09%
EPS CAGR
10 Years0.97%
5 Years-36.81%
3 Years-62.69%
TTM32.48%
Return on Capital
10 Years6.45%
5 Years6.31%
3 Years3.37%
Last Year2.29%
PKX Recent Earnings
POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (56%)●Beat Revenue 1/12 qtrs (11%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 1, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.01+17.6%
$0.86
Rev
—
$11.8B
Q2 2026
Apr 29, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.01+26.4%
$0.80
Rev
$12.1B+2.8%
$11.7B
Q1 2026
Jan 29, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.61-159.2%
$1.03
Rev
$11.8B-0.4%
$11.9B
Q1 2026
Jan 28, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.61-159.2%
$1.03
Rev
$11.8B-0.4%
$11.9B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 1, 2026 | $1.01vs $0.86+17.6% | —vs $11.8B |
| Q2 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | $1.01vs $0.80+26.4% | $12.1Bvs $11.7B+2.8% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $0.61vs $1.03-159.2% | $11.8Bvs $11.9B-0.4% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | $0.61vs $1.03-159.2% | $11.8Bvs $11.9B-0.4% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest PKX News
Recent stock market news and headlines for POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX)
Zacks Investment Research·Jun 16, 2026
PKX Teams Up With Hyundai & Others to Develop Advanced EV Motor SteelPOSCO expands EV materials efforts with a 10-organization R&D project to develop high-efficiency electrical steel for drive motors.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $51.25 | $19.06B | 153.53 | -5.09% | 1% | 1.12% | 0.91% | |
| $227.42 | $51.8B | 30.24 | 5.73% | 6.82% | 10.58% | — | |
| $221.76 | $31.98B | 27.75 | 3.63% | 7.22% | 15.29% | — | |
| $9.54 | $5.44B | -3.18 | -3% | -6.42% | -20.16% | — | |
| $379.35 | $19.39B | 27.14 | 3.32% | 5.43% | 11.17% | — | |
| $61.58 | $6.81B | 83.22 | -1.61% | 6.72% | 13.65% | — |
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PKX Frequently Asked Questions
POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is POSCO Holdings Inc.'s revenue?
POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX) reported $69.43T in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 423% increase from $13.26T in 1998.
How fast is POSCO Holdings Inc. growing?
POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX) saw revenue decline by 5.1% over the past year.
Is PKX profitable?
Yes, POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX) is profitable, generating $855.75B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.0% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does PKX pay dividends?
Yes, POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.91%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is PKX's return on equity?
POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX) has a return on equity (ROE) of 1.1%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is POSCO Holdings Inc.'s free cash flow?
POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX) had negative free cash flow of $2.17T in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.